By Micah Jonah, April 10, 2026
American Airlines has announced plans to resume flights between the United States and Venezuela, marking a return to the route after more than six years of suspension.
The airline said it is targeting April 30 for the restart of operations, following approval from the United States Department of Transportation. The planned service will operate daily between Miami and Caracas using an Embraer 175 aircraft through Envoy, its regional subsidiary, subject to final regulatory clearances.
Flight operations between the two countries were halted in 2019 after the US government imposed restrictions on air travel to Venezuela. The restrictions were lifted earlier this year after a directive from Donald Trump, allowing US carriers to begin the process of returning to the market.
Officials from the Transportation Security Administration recently visited Caracas to assess airport security conditions, a necessary step before commercial flights can resume.
American Airlines, which first began operations in Venezuela in 1987, was previously the largest US carrier serving the country before suspending services. The airline stated that the resumed flights are expected to support business travel, family connections and humanitarian movement between both countries.
The US government also adjusted its travel advisory for Venezuela in March, lowering it from a “Do Not Travel” classification to a “Reconsider Travel” advisory, while still noting concerns related to security and infrastructure.
The resumption of flights signals a shift in aviation and diplomatic activity between the United States and Venezuela, with additional approvals still required before full operations begin.
